2017 Orlando Abrigo Meruzzano (Barbaresco): A very burly but successfully executed interpretation for the traditionally more delicate side of Nebbiolo. $45 A- 2014 Orlando Abrigo Rongalio Riserva (Barbaresco): Exciting. Delicious. And Earthyyyyyyyyyyyy! $60 A- 2018 Hic et Nunc ‘Altromondo’ Grignolino (Piedmont): Very delectable spice. Very delectable florals. Very delectable everything, actually. $NA B+ 2015 Chateau…
Helping to Solve the Red Wine Teeth Mystery (at Pix)
A quick hit today to let you know that I helped (in a very small way) to solve a “red wine teeth” mystery for Brendan Fitzgibbons, who just penned an article on the matter for Pix.com. Fitzgibbons has done work with Comedy Central, The Onion, and hosts the Spiritual Assh*le podcast. Which is probably why…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 4, 2022
2020 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro (Vinho Verde): Refreshing VV action that’s both classy and classic. $17 B+ 2016 Macanita Tinto (Douro): There’s a whoooooollllle lotta juicy meatiness to love here, folks. $50 A- 2019 Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium (Alentejo): Intensely fruity, and really just overall intense (as well as being a bargain). $15 B+…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 28, 2022
2015 Chateau Picoron ‘Petit Picoron’ (Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux): THE bargain Bord’x red to snatch up greedily (if any are left…). $19 B+ 2019 Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano (Texas): Fresh flowers for everyone!!! Right NOW!!! $24 B+ 2017 Duchman Family Winery Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre (Texas): Shorter on spice and definition, long on raw deliciousness. $30 B+ 2018…